Veterinary Surgeon Salary in Australia
AU$76,400
per year
per hour
AU$42.80
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$5,600/year
Veterinary Surgeon - Average Salary
The average salary for a Veterinary Surgeon is AU$76,400 per year (AU$42.80 per hour), which is AU$6,512 (+9%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Veterinary Surgeon can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,000. The highest salaries can exceed AU$145,000.
A Veterinary Surgeon can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,000. The highest salaries can exceed AU$145,000.
AU$42,000
Low
AU$76,400
Average salary
AU$145,000
High
AU$24.20
Low
AU$42.80
Average salary
AU$78.60
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$0 AU$89,900 AU$179,700 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$42,000 - 145,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 34,700 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$42,000 - 179,700 |
AU$24.20 AU$27.20 AU$78.60 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$24.20 - 78.60 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$24.20 - 78.60 |
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Veterinary Surgeon Salary Range
Among veterinary surgeons, Entry-Level Vet Surgeons have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Vet Surgeons tend to have the highest salaries.
Veterinary Surgeon - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced Vet Surgeon | AU$98K/year | +28% |
| Large Animal Vet Surgeon | AU$86K/year | +12% |
| Entry-Level Vet Surgeon | AU$42K/year | -45% |
Veterinary Surgeon - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Veterinary Surgeon with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$42,000 per year. A mid career Veterinary Surgeon with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$75,400, while an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$97,800. Veterinary surgeons with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$116,800 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinary Surgeon in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +53% |
| Experienced | ▲ +28% |
| Average Salary | AU$76,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -45% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
77%
77%
Male
23%
23%
Veterinary Surgeon - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Veterinary Surgeon job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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